The Best Healthy Grilling Recipes to Try This Summer

Bored with basic grilled chicken? Load up the barbie with fast, healthy, and creative options for grilling shrimp, skirt steak, pork, chicken, fresh vegetables, and tofu. These recipes are easy-to-make and packed with flavor, making them great options for a summer barbecue.

Try this recipe: Rosemary Pork Chops With Grilled Leeks

Combining the juiciness of the pork with the crunch of the hazelnuts and creaminess of the blue cheese, will have all your guests lining up for seconds.

Ingredients: Canola oil, fresh rosemary, Dijon mustard, olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, pork chops, leeks, toasted hazelnuts, blue cheese, parsley

Calories: 423

Try this recipe: Grilled Ratatouille

This dish is just as strong as a main course as it is as a side, and it's a perfect way to cater to vegetarians without sacrificing that smoky bbq flavor.

Ingredients: garlic cloves, cherry tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, black pepper, kosher salt, canola oil, eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, red onion, red bell pepper, sourdough bread, olive oil, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, fresh basil, almonds

Calories: 355

Try this recipe: Grilled Salmon Burgers with Poblano Cream

Forget the same old burgers—these salmon cakes are a great way to mix up the bbq menu. Plus, salmon is full of healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

Ingredients: red onion, red wine vinegar, granulated sugar, kosher salt, salmon fillets, panko, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, jalapeño chile, cilantro, black pepper, poblano chile, sour cream, garlic clove, lime juice, Canola oil, baby arugula, radishes, olive oil

Calories: 462

Try this recipe: Grilled Flank Steak And Watermelon Salad

When you think of things to throw on the grill, you don't always think of fruit, but grilled watermelon is a revelation. And the smoky sweetness is the perfect compliment for a juicy steak. 

Ingredients: seeded cucumber, roasted peanuts, red onion, olive oil, fresh cilantro, fresh mint, honey, yellow mustard, lime, black pepper, kosher salt, flank steak, seedless watermelon, Canola oil

Calories: 485

Try this recipe: Firecracker Chicken

Chicken thighs are much juicier than breasts, and in this flavor-packed, vibrant dish they really shine. 

Ingredients: soy sauce, honey, sambal oelek, crushed red pepper, canola oil, chicken thighs, asparagus, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, toasted sesame oil, scallions, sesame seeds

Calories: 388
 

Try this recipe: Grilled Peaches With Gingersnap Crumble

If you thought grilled watermelon was a summertime delight, then grilled peaches will leave you speechless. Just make sure to let the peaches cool a bit before adding the whipped cream.

Ingredients: liquid cane sugar, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, Canola oil, fresh peaches, heavy cream, vanilla extract, gingersnaps, fresh mint

Calories: 197

Try this recipe: Italian Country-Style Grilled Shrimp

Large shrimp (usually 16 to 20 per pound) are best for this recipe. Smaller ones are harder to grill and get lost in the salad. 

Ingredients: Honey, olive oil, shrimp, grapeseed oil, arugula, heirloom tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion, red wine vinegar, kosher salt, black pepper, oregano

Calories: 349

Try this recipe: Skirt Steak Tacos

Beef is an excellent source of vitamin B12, essential for energy. 

Ingredients: Skirt steak, kosher salt, black pepper, ground cumin, red onion, limes, grapeseed oil, tomato, radishes, extra-virgin olive oil, corn tortillas, cilantro, queso fresco

Calories: 390

Try this recipe: Yogurt-and-Curry-Marinated Chicken

Parsley is pretty, but it’s much more than a garnish. It’s also rich in vitamins A, C, and K, along with anti-inflammatory, disease-fighting flavonoids. 

Ingredients: Chicken breasts, curry powder, kosher salt, black pepper, plain whole-milk Greek yogurt, limes, extra-virgin olive oil, zucchini, grape tomatoes, grapeseed oil, parsley

Calories: 335

Try this recipe: Grilled Vegetables with Creamy Turmeric Sauce

Pungent turmeric, a cousin to ginger, is anti-inflammatory and may help ward off some types of cancer.

Ingredients: Greek yogurt, extra-virgin olive oil, turmeric, garlic, lemons, kosher salt, black pepper, eggplant, red bell pepper, zucchini, yellow summer squash, grapeseed oil, pomegranate arils, mint leaves

Calories: 227

Try this recipe: Weeknight BBQ Pork Tenderloin

Make double or triple the sauce to use for other meals. Keep it in the fridge, covered, for up to 2 weeks. 

Ingredients: Ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, onion powder, garlic powder, grapeseed oil, pork tenderloin, kosher salt, black pepper

Calories: 182

Try this recipe: Grilled Tofu with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Buy firm or extra-firm tofu; softer varieties will fall apart on the grill. 

Ingredients: Tofu, grapeseed oil, light brown sugar, black pepper, kosher salt, cilantro, peanuts, extra-virgin olive oil, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, red Fresno chili, fresh ginger, lime juice

Calories: 298